Bachelor of Animation

The Bachelor of Animation is the ideal launching pad for you to play a significant role in the animation and visual effects industries in Australia and abroad. Animation at Griffith is ranked 2nd in Australia and New Zealand and in the top 10 animation schools globally*. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Animation Bring your ideas to life by creating your own animations from concept to final render, using premium industry-recognised software and hardware. Get hands-on experience in animation production, with opportunities to work on projects for real clients through LiveLab, our commercial multimedia studio. Showcase your work at festivals, grow your portfolio, and start building industry connections that can open doors. Boost your career prospects with study tours overseas, work placements and internships within our embedded animation studio model. Collaborate with filmmakers and game designers, artists, illustrators and musicians from Griffith's Queensland College of Art and Design and the Queensland Conservatorium. Industry links and global connections Learn within a degree recognised as a Toon Boom Centre of Excellence and supported by global networks like CILECT, ASPERA and ATOM. Benefit from international partnerships with APSA, NEP Group, BFA, World Congress of Science and Factual Producers and Gobelins School of Paris. Gain experience through work placements, internships, mentorships and real projects with companies such as Ludo (Bluey), Pixel Zoo, AltVFX and Liquid Animation Studios. Access exclusive masterclasses and guest lectures from leading experts including Disney, Lucasfilm, Marco Sinigaglia, character performance specialist Myrna Gawryn, WETA NZ and Gobelins Paris. Build industry-ready skills and critical global contacts to launch a career in animation and related fields. *Animation Career Review 2025 Majors Art direction: Learn advanced techniques in conceptualisation, visual storytelling and art direction principles for impactful characters and story-worlds across animation, games and screen media. Character animation: Learn advanced animation techniques, including character rigging, keyframe animation and motion capture integration for compelling character performances across various media and platforms. Post-production: Acquire proficiency in post-production through creative application of advanced compositing techniques and green screen concepts, as well as mastering compositing workflows, colour correction and node-based compositing tools. Virtual production and VFX: Discover how to create content with virtual production and its innovative methods including motion capture, LED wall technology, photogrammetry, camera tracking and virtual lighting through real-time game engines. 3D art and environments: Learn to interpret visual concepts and artistic styles to create appealing 3D characters, props, vehicles and environments for games, film and animation. Writing and development: Write and develop ideas for any screen medium - from linear screenplays to narrative design. You'll also gain insights into global screen industry landscapes and audiences. Professional recognition Griffith University is an officially recognised Toon Boom Centre of Excellence which verifies this degree meets a high standard of depth, breadth and quality. This qualification provides graduating students the advantage of being in high demand for world recognised studio careers that value a deep knowledge of Toon Boom 2D animation software. Attendance information The Bachelor of Animation program is primarily on campus, with some mixed-mode online delivery and off-campus work placements or internships. If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). The recommended study load for international student in each compulsory trimester is 40CP. Managing Study Interruptions Leave of Absence Taking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure . Student story Alex Cranston Bachlelor of Animation Alex described Griffith University as a game-changer, with its hands-on learning approach transforming his academic journey. He valued the collaborative environment where students exchanged ideas and built meaningful connections. "Griffith teaches that collaboration is at the heart of everything. Whether creating on the spot or over time, working with others makes storytelling flow naturally." Work-integrated learning Complete work placements or in-class simulated work activities under direction. Your studies will be extended via tuition with industry professionals and the opportunity for client work and internships. You may also have internship possibilities with Ludo (Bluey), Pixel Zoo, AltVFX, and Liquid Animation Studios. Pathways to further study As a graduate, you'll have the option to develop your specialist skills at a higher level by enrolling in Bachelor of Cinematic Arts (Honours) (2132) or Master of Cinematic Arts (5774) .